Top Rankings
Clarendon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 417 students in Clarendon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Clarendon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
417 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarendon Independent School District, which is ranked #281 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
74%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,638
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,535
$14,117
Best Clarendon Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarendon J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3232
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 S Allen
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-2181
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3855
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3855
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District is ranked #281 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon Independent School District?
74% of Clarendon Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Clarendon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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